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2 year old son has inflamed gums for about a week now. bleed when touch teeth. won't eat or drink barely. should we go to his pediatric dentist?
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Of course: Swollen, bleeding gums can be a sign of a systemic disease. See pediatric dentist or pediatrician ASAP. Because the sooner you treat the problem, the better the outcome. Take care.
Answered 11/16/2014
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Don't wait: Your child has an infection that requires immediate care. Should have gone two weeks ago.
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